Tuesday, 3 January 2017

My Interview with Author A.M. Johnson

From the moment I learnt how to write a
sentence. I have always loved putting words down onto paper. I use to spend my
pocket money on pads and pens/pencils.

2.Where do you get your
ideas for your book?

I want to say the
Universe but it sounds like I’m not being serious, when in fact I am. I’m not
overly sure where my ideas come from. People watching is and always has been
fun to me, making up stories about where they are hurrying of to and what they
are thinking. But I have always had a vivid imagination.

3.What kind of things do you
enjoy when not writing?

I love making
my own jams, pickles and preserves. Cheese making is another love. Along with
reading, cross stitching and collecting small glass figurines.

4.How many books have you
written?

I have written two, Azore’s Quest- an Erotic fantasy and Witches the
Chronicles of # 10 – YA fantasy.Which
is your favorite? I love both but my favourite is Witches. It was a really fun
story to write and I totally fell for my own characters. I am looking forward
to writing book two.

5.Do you have any
suggestions to help others who have a passion for writing?

Don’t think, DO!! Amazon and the self
publishing industry make it so easy to get your words out there. Why wait? If I
had had access to Amazon years ago, I would have so many stories published.

6.What do you think makes a
great story?

The characters and the plot. As a reader I NEED to fall for at
least one of the characters to really get into the story. But the story itself
has to be interesting as well, I mean I don’t care how strong a character
he/she is but if the only thing they are doing is painting a wall, then I’m
probably not going to hang around. Now if they are painting the whole mansion,
then it could get interesting. I feel the same way when I write, I want wicked
characters. Nothing wishy washy or blah, good or bad they need to be worthy of
reading!

7.Which Writer/Authors
inspire you?

So many Indie authors have inspired me to have a go. Terra James a
wicked author, who is also my just as wicked PA, urged me to get my words out
there. As did D.L. Colon, another wicked author, his advice to take the Step,
will always ring for me!

8.What are you working on at
the moment?

(optional)I am so excited
about my WIP. It is called Jiana’s Curse and is Book 2 in the Azore’s Quest
series. It tells the story behind Jiana; elf, blacksmith/swordsmith, how she
came to be what she is, her past. As Jiana is one of the main characters in
Azore’s Quest this book is answering a lot of questions that hung around her.

9.What genre are your books?

Azore’s Quest is Erotic Fantasy, definitely
18+. Witches the Chronicles of # 10 is YA fantasy. It was actually proof read
by a 13-year-old girl. So it is very age friendly.

10.What drew you to the genre
you write?

I don’t know
that anything actually drew me to either genre in particular, it was more; this
is the story and this is where it’s going, so I wrote.

11.Which Actor/Actress would
you like to see portraying the lead character from your most recent book?

(any
book you like)Jason Momoa as Zadicus
Jeremiah Hunt the 12th. The lead warlock in my Witches the
Chronicles of # 10.

12.Do you write full-time or
part-time?

I write part time, I also work part time as a barista. So I write
most mornings before work. The dream is to be a full time writer.

13.What is the hardest thing
about writing?

At this stage I find the
actual act of writing to be very easy, it just flows. I pick up my fountain pen
and notebook and just write. I find the marketing parts and formatting are the
hardest for me. I just want to write..

14.Any tips on how to get
through the dreaded Writer’s block?

I have yet to experience it, so no advice
or tips.

15.Do you read much, and if
so who are your favorite Authors or genres?

I have loved to read since for
ever. I am a major horror fan, I was teethed on Graham Masterton, Stephen King,
Dean Koontz. These days I am finding amazing horror authors in the Indie world.
S.E. Rise, Michael Bray, Yolanda Olson. So many. Although Horror is probably my
favourite genre, I also love paranormal, supernatural, fantasy; Lisa Kessler,
David Gemmel, D.L. Colon. Then there are authors that write a good solid story
about people: S. Nelson is without a doubt my favourite., along with Brenda
Novak

16.Is there anything else you
would like to add that I haven’t included?

I guess, just the fact that I love
life and I live in the best place on the face of the planet, the Derwent Valley
in Tasmania Australia. I refuse to have regrets, so I tend to say YES!! And THANK YOU!! To anyone who takes a chance
on reading my books!! <3

17.How can Readers discovery
more about you and your work?(please provide proper links)